Nicholas Braun on Inspiration for Cousin Greg, Pitching Himself to Tarantino & End of Succession

Nicholas talks about getting drunk with Guillermo at the “Succession” premiere, his mom being very excited to meet Jimmy at the Emmys, getting cast as Cousin Greg and where he found his inspiration for the character, being awkward in real life, his embarrassing interaction with Quentin Tarantino, and which cast member he will miss the most.
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[@Mopark25]

"Fine body for a person" is such a Greg line lmao

[@MariaDanieladelaRosa]

HE IS GREG!!!!! Then he said "for a mother". I JUST LOST IT!!! HHAHAHAHAH

[@jms1263]

“Strong drink for a man”

[@bethhoyle3033]

He really is! It was reminiscent to his answers when on the stand. As it is, so it shall be. I wish to answer in the affirmative.

[@pritishgandhi5368]

A drink? Of alcohol?

[@denisevermeulen4984]

He said something similar in the series

[@basehead617]

his "I apologize if my bell summoned you" is probably my favorite tv quote of all time.. just those exact words, and his delivery, and the context

[@jahanzebkamal5438]

its one of THE best greg one liners especially with that context. u cant hate greg

[@andresperezroldan8143]

I remember that one! Golden!

[@laurenwilliams3329]

“Sorry for the bleepage.” What a Greg line 😭😭😭

[@ChrisTrovato]

And “for taking pictures of young boys” 💀

[@lukasrevzin3271]

Greg and Tom relationship line in Succession is one of the best things in TV history.

[@vb8428]

Some of these long interviews with Kimmel are just so good. And he actually lets them tell their stories to completion.

[@OddOneOut665]

This was roughly 8 Mins though (waaaaay less than Ben's 20 min one).

[@arhan-]

case in point nathan fielder's cop story

[@quitestiger2818]

Some producer must've twisted his arm for that😂

[@meichellehuff4021]

If he can stay this hilarious and humble, we will ride with him until the wheels fall off!!

[@rebecaromero2957]

Yo what🤨

[@HouseMDLover69]

I... I have some bad news. The wheels fell off

[@kurlykayla9013]

oof.

[@madduxnagel6935]

@@HouseMDLover69 Hooo boy.... soooo, what'd he do?

[@manilkasheran2934]

@@madduxnagel6935 google *insert_actor_name* allegations!

[@madphantom92]

I knew he was going to be successful when I saw him in Sky High shining in the dark😂😂

[@lukenentertainment]

Yes! Zack Attack!

[@samwells3752]

haha no way that was him

[@worldsbiggestholdthegirlfan]

I grew up with him, I watched him in several disney channel movies in the 2000s and now get to see him on one of the best shows on Television

[@megan-ke4xw]

yup had a crush on him then and have a crush on him now hahaha

[@maxiedk]

Have you seen sky high?

[@scruffd0g193]

Same here

[@worldsbiggestholdthegirlfan]

@@maxiedk So many times! My mom used to be so annoyed by me watching it so much haha

[@maxiedk]

@@worldsbiggestholdthegirlfan Such an underrated movie!

[@hotpink000]

havent seen kimmel laugh this genuinely in a while! this actor is incredibly delightful

[@karenling2106]

sucession on hbo

[@eneobande7433]

He's naturally funny and very 'cousin greg' 😂

[@thestormlscoming]

Omg he's so funny!!! I had no idea. All the call backs, the perfectly timed pauses. Nick's got the comedic chops. Excited to see what he does next. Also had no idea he did Dcoms! Amazing. I hope Quentin works with him! This story keeps getting better. Kimmel's interviews are always the best.

[@librarymeg57]

He did a lot of Disney work! He was in Sky High, Minutemen, Princess Protection Program, and Prom!

[@TheBruceMaharaj]

For comedic timing, look at Kieran Culkin.

[@AA-qb7ni]

Hope he and the cast win big at the Emmys and Tom and Greg have a happy ending together 🙌

[@b-dub6865]

They kind of already did have a happy ending together as the “Disgusting Brothers.” 😂

[@krupapatel9211]

@@b-dub6865 😂😂😂

[@LouisLitt369]

I don't care what happens in the ending as long as Tom and Greg get some kind of happy ending together

[@b-dub6865]

@@LouisLitt369 Didn’t the “Disgusting Brothers” already have their “happy ending”? 😉😂🤣 I want to see them in a spin-off!! 🤩

[@LouisLitt369]

@@b-dub6865 hahaha same here! I hope something happens even if a limited series

[@DW88]

He just is Cousin Greg and that is very heart-warming.

[@rainy_guy]

I got nostalgic when he mentioned Minutemen. I loved that movie when I was younger.

[@garricksantos]

I would be down to watch a spin off show about Tom and Greg running ATN post Succession.

[@deniserodas6848]

Love Nicholas Braun since I watched him on Princess Protection Program 14 years ago.

[@hammun6]

I don't think I've seen a more naturally deadpan person than Nicholas. I hope he goes on to do more great things after Succession.

[@justjokes-shorts9239]

I love how funny he is! I was clueless. Every callback and the scheduled pauses were flawless. Nick is a talented comedian. eager to find out what he does next. I didn't know he did Dcoms either! Amazing. Hope Quentin collaborates with him! This narrative gets better and better. The best interviews are usually on Kimmel.

[@gabifgt]

he’s incredibly charismatic and delightful.

[@katerinawhitehead4125]

What a great interviewer Jimmy Kimmel is. I love the way he laughs, very genuine. The first time for me knowing who he and Nicholas Braun are as I am from London and only got to see Nicholas in Succession. I must say that Nicholas was absolutely brilliant and naturally a very funny man, even off script.

[@GenesisTheory23]

Season 4 premiere had some of the best Greg/Tom stuff in the series. Incredible stuff.

[@yvonnesantiago7637]

Nicholas is adorable, funny and very genuine. Stardom has not gone to his head. No one interviews stars like Jimmy. He is the best.

[@X-Kong]

Highly underrated, he has range like Paul Dano.

[@javiruiz8365]

Never heard of him

[@joanneweiss3864]

I've said the same since watching his crazy brilliant development since season 1! I've loved & followed Paul from SVU & others since 14 in Smart Guy, L.I.E then fame in Little Miss Sunshine, now Fabelmans OMG Nicholas will be just like him!!!

[@joanneweiss3864]

@@javiruiz8365 Your loss! Don't watch movies? Never saw Little Miss Sunshine 2001 or last year playing Stephen Spielberg's Dad in "The Fabelmans", multi-Oscar nominated movie? Check him out 😂

[@Mopark25]

You're kidding, right? I love him but he's the same character in everything, nevermind Paul Dano level

[@kuro2522]

No he doesn't. Love him, but he doesn't.

[@sfhayesvalley]

SO charming. Extraordinarily relatable. And also friggin' talented!

[@abbysomnia624]

I'm always Greggin for more after Nicholas's interviews are over

[@frambojan]

He has excellent comedic timing and delivery.

[@derilatimer5089]

He is so sweet and humble and authentic! Her reminds me of my son! Keep keeping it real, Nicholas!! You are a gem!

[@LoKimLinProject]

Nicholas Braun as Scarecrow can't unsee it now!

[@loveforeignaccents]

This guy is pretty funny; loved his QT story as well!

[@kellifranklin9872]

Cousin Greg of “The Disgusting Bros”. I love him and I hate that the show is ending!

[@joanneweiss3864]

Already by 2 minutes in he is 💯 Greg IRL😂😂🌟👏Talks like "Gregisms"... "She has a fine body for a person....for a mom" Adorable awkwardness like a gangly pre-teen LoL

[@kajamiletic3223]

"sorry for the bleepage" lol

[@adris1788]

I’ve seen NB in a couple of movies, and he stood out - though his role was a supporting role. I found him to be super charming, and very funny. I hope he’s very successful moving forward!

[@evil_duck6405]

You cant make a tomelette without breaking some gregs 😂😂

[@iamdaniela_]

had a crush on him since pre teen from minutemen 🥰🤣

[@BlackVultureX]

I’ve never seen him before or that show but between that interview and the clip they showed at the beginning I’m definitely watching it now.

[@synapseslp9325]

I could listen to him all day.

[@hunterdeane418]

Who wants to smell Greg finger? 😂😂 Succession is go great!

[@borjastick]

I love this show which is full of great actors and talent shining from every orifice but Greg is the true start of it all. It's almost like he expects to be found out that he isn't cousin Greg at all but they never do find out. Just brilliant.

[@colombiana0215]

He is so funny, I love his matter of fact attitude, seems down to earth

[@Alexam887]

If it is to be said, so it be, so it is

[@colorcombinations7387]

Wise words.

[@deniroswife]

tom and greggggggg ♡ ♡ ♡ i hope his career goes great he's so funny and awesome

[@angelina15495]

I could watch him for hours, legit best personality lmaooo

[@drewed1781]

I've loved Nicholas Braun all of my life. I've watched things just because he was in them. I am so happy to see his success.

[@mr.monkeypaws4019]

“WOW THATS SO CREATIVE YOU LOOKED AT A DOG FOR INSPIRATION????” Every acting student in the world has done animal work james

[@Faz15-qu2jn]

"Super nice body honestly" has made me a genuine fan of this guy. Hilarious

[@knightLynderic]

He is smart, witty and charismatic. I am impressed.

[@javiermaldonado3475]

I Love Cousing Greg, he just brings a funny awkardness to the show that is amazing.

[@tootieq6527]

I have had Greg pegged as the one who ends up owning Waystar RoyCo since the first 10 minutes of the very first episode.

[@TheUsuisan]

"Fine body for a mother"🤣🤣🤣

[@Roy-G-Biv]

Handsome man and he's funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ladysuzilyon]

That's pretty Greggy 😂 4:36

[@KyleHutton]

Omg he’s even kinda like Greg in real life 😂 pure soul

[@DrDre12]

Best actor, can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@azpeach5680]

This guy is so great!

[@danlopez6960]

Here's hoping he gets into Tarantino's final film.

[@adolfopena7358]

He's my favorite character from Succession.

[@DanoSuits]

Great show Succession, and great to work on! I can be seen roaming around in the background at Logan's birthday party!😊

[@sblumenstein6688]

How wonderful is he? Very.

[@iah8331]

I can definitely see him in a Tarantino movie.

[@magnuswiesener9588]

Only one more chance to make it happen. If his last movie isn't already casted, that is.

[@mrlnxf8455]

I think he might be the funniest person on the planet right now.

[@omarmunozcastorena4466]

This gentlemen is a genius 😮 im excited to see his future roles on movies/series as He is so natural person. Maybe running a late night show in the future?

[@katebriscoe6103]

He is much better looking as himself than when he is playing Greg 😮

[@Checkmate6382]

Minute Men was one of my favourite Dcoms! Icon cousin Greg!!

[@pianochad]

Greg is such a good character. His goofiness always cracks me up 😂

[@lukeahern_]

Quentin give him a fricken role!

[@kernowboy137]

He’s a shoe in for the lead role in a Jimmy Stewart biopic!

[@briansexton2011]

I feel like Tom and Greg are Jesse Armstrong's spiritual successors to Mark and Jeremy from Peep Show, you can imagine Mark and Jeremy having the exact same conversations as Tom and Greg. "The Disgusting Brothers" could also be a reference to when Mark and Jeremy refer to themselves as "The El Dude Brothers" in Peep Show. Love it!

[@KEJosephFavorites]

the applause for minutemen i'm screaming

[@nogrecords]

I was dying laughing this whole interview 😂😂

[@Pos608]

He is literaly Cousin Greg this is madness

[@NavShay]

Every Greg line is Gold in succession

[@CLark-yk7oz]

OMG he is so hilarious and adorable, great acting insights to boot 👏😂✌️

[@wrenlinwhitelight3007]

Nicholas Braun is the tall, white male version of Aubrey Plaza at late night inteviews

[@ianbettinger1779]

beat. beat. "just still waiting." brilliant comic timing.

[@MaidenHelll]

Good body for a dog 4:15 😂

[@rnadomj]

Omg I can’t believe Greg was the guy in Minutemen

[@fernandolozano7376]

Nicholas is more Greg in real life than Greg himself in the show lol

[@johnmarchowsky]

Love hearing Jimmy cracking up 🤣🤣🤣

[@misterpeej]

This guy nailed his Kimmel interview

[@TheJeanean]

Well, Q handled that pretty kindly.

[@venkat6229]

Nicholas Braun is second to Zac Woods among the awkwardly adorable artists that I enjoy seeing on TV

[@kurlykayla9013]

This man's career is seconds away from imploding, and it's so weird to see it happen real time

[@cameroncarpenter7595]

im shredding the documents like he did for the cruises scandal

[@livingmodern]

you mean exploding? lol

[@kurlykayla9013]

@@livingmodern nah he's got a lot of ugly allegations coming his way

[@jelle9197]

​@@kurlykayla9013 care to elaborate?

[@xwinger15]

@@jelle9197 it’s just references to Succession

[@melvinsmiley5295]

Cousin Greg is the Best! Really gonna miss this show!

[@Loki_Yogi]

Nicholas Braun is, for me at least, the funniest character on Succession. The Disgusting Brothers!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Monika-mh2je]

Good luck with future project,I hope we will see him more.

[@Hothouseflowersss]

I had a crush on him in minute men!

[@SalmanHussain]

For some reason whenever I see him I just think of Dave Portnoys Pizza Review with Bon Jovi and him 😂

[@alexfragac]

Minutemen shoutout!!! I love that movie hahaha

[@NewMessage]

I only wish I had a 'terrifying mosey'.

[@rishabh3687]

"Does the dog know about this" - Kimmel brand of humor

[@antoniopanzetta4778]

Nicholas mentioning Minutemen brought a tear to my eye.

[@javiruiz8365]

I like his hands!!! Love that

[@MistressOnyaCox]

Just as funny as he is tall 🤣🤣🤣🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@daisysourcream13]

The only reason I clicked this was because of Nick…like yo I haven’t seen you since my childhood! Whatchu been up to? And then he mentioned MinuteMen ❤

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love him

[@hilarybrintnall2320]

So cute and funny!!

[@davincisghost9228]

Had this flash of Nicholas in a western...a languid killer...

[@ElizaLou75]

Like Jimmy Stewart.

[@davincisghost9228]

I'm slow burning that idea...

[@Bamaboy813]

He should do a montage where they flash a picture of animals, people, other creatures, and have him do "fine body" comments, similar to a few years ago when they had famous male actors just say "moist" hahaha

[@TheOneWhoDings]

5:03 hahahahha exactly what cousin Greg would say

[@qcrew2938]

He reminds me of Shane from Buzzfeed